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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1930

Page

2

Six Deacons Chosen by First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church elected six additional deacons bringing the total to 15. Named are J. T. Morgan E. H. Murrell J. M. McCarty Earl Pettit A. O. Davis and Sam Newsome. Dr P F E Burroughs will preach and ordain the men next Sunday.

First Baptist Church L. T. Hastings J. T. Morgan E. H. Murrell J. M. McCarty Earl Pettit A. 0. Davis Sam Newsome P. FE. Burroughs Sunday School Board of Nashville Burroughs Hastings C. A. Stuke Stulce

Revival closes as large crowd hears Dr Weaver

The Swartz revival meeting ended last night with a large audience as Dr M E Weaver preached on Excuses from Luke 14 18. Thirteen were baptized yesterday afternoon at 3 pm and several more await baptism. Six joined the church by letter. Gasoline tax collected in Mississippi for May totaled 66218046 dollars.

Swartz M. E. Weaver

Family Doctor Made Millions of Friends

Dr Caldwell became famous for a single prescription after graduation. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is described as the world’s most popular laxative, used for constipation and related symptoms and made from herbs and pure ingredients. It is promoted as safe for women and children.

Caldwell Dr. Caldwell

Chicago Officials May Face Resignation Amid Lingle Killing

Chicago May 16 1930s officials weigh resignations after Tribune reporter Alfred Lingle is killed. Police Commissioner William R Russell and Chief of Detectives John Stege face calls to step down as public anger mounts. Investigations probe Lingle finances and motives while mayor William Hale Thompson may also be pressured to resign.

Chicago William R. Russell John Stege Alfred J. Lingle Tribune William Hale Thompson Lingle Michigan Avenue Association of Commerce Russell and Stege Committee On Police Russell Stege Thompson Th Tribune

Boy Who Drank Coal Oil on Road to Recovery

Considerable improvement was noted today in the condition of George Jack Trench two year old son of Mr and Mrs L G Trench 197 Hampton street. The child was admitted to Riverside sanitarium in a serious condition after drinking coal oil set on the floor while the family prepared a mosquito spray.

George Jack Trench L. G. Trench Hampton Street Riverside Sanitarium

Local Dairymen Plan Statewide Jersey Meeting

State dairy leaders announce a major Louisiana Jersey Cattle club meet set for July 16 at Homer Claiborne Parish with a strong Ouachita parish delegation led by R. G. Harmon and E. R. Strahan attending. Speakers include Prof. J. S. Moore of Mississippi A. and M. College and another national dairy expert.

Louisiana C. H. Staples Louisiana Jersey Cattle Club Tote Homer Claiborne Parish Lafayette Ouachita Parish R. G. Harmon Harmon Jersey Cattle Club E. R. Strahan Staples J. S. Moore Mississippi A. & M. College

Mississippi leaders to address regional meeting in Homer

The program will feature Mayor Lamont Seals of Homer J M Oakes vice president of Homer National Bank and Miss Mary Mims noted nationally The Mistletoe Creameries general manager J W Ridgway will be present A prize will honor the locality with the best delegation considering delegation size and travel distance A mathematician committee will determine the winner.

Mississippi J. W. Ridgway Mistletoe Fort Worth Texas Lamont Seals Homer J. M. Oakes Homer National Bank Mary Mims National Fame

Post Delivery Boy Fractures Skull In Accident

Ernest Brossett 17, son of Mr and Mrs L C Brossett of West Monroe, is resting well after fracturing his skull when he fell from a moving truck on Sterling ton road near Monroe. He was delivering papers with other youths when the truck hit a road bump. He plans to be a senior at Ouachita Parish High School next year.

Ernest Brossett L. C. Brossett Stella Street West Monroe St. Francis Sanitarium Sterlington Road Monroe Young Brassett Morning Post Ouachita Parish

For Rent Electric Waxer and Vacuum Cleaner Ad

For Rent electric waxer and vacuum cleaner. We also do picture framing. Joe Crowleys Paint Store advertisement.

Joe Crowley

Scouts Encamp at Camp Ki Ro Li Across Ouachita Valley

Troops from Ruston Winnsboro Gilbert and Monroe attend the Ki Ro Li camp with many visitors on Sunday. Sam Collins spoke at the 5 pm service on A Scout is Trustworthy. Kiwanis clubs from Monroe and Ruston planned suppers at the camp midweek. The American Library Association has raised more than half of a 1 060 000 fund to extend county libraries.

Ouachita Valley Boy Scout Council Ruston Winnsboro Gilbert Monroe Sam Collins Kiwanis Club Ruston Kiwanis Club The American Library Association

BLUE STAR OINTMENT for skin irritations and infections

Apply Blue Star Ointment to relieve itching from eczema rashes and minor skin irritations. It also addresses tetter ringworm itching toes poison oak and can be used as an antiseptic dressing for old sores. Ask your druggist for BLUE STAR OINTMENT.

Young West Monroe boy in stable postoperation update

Robert W. Myers Jr the 10 year old son of Mr and Mrs Robert W Myers Sr of 605 North Fourth Street West Monroe underwent an appendectomy Saturday morning at the Clinic and today was reported to be getting along nicely

Robert W. Myers, Jr Robert W. Myers North Fourth Street West Monroe

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